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You want to know what went wrong in the first Murdaugh trial? Forget the jury tampering for a second. Forget Becky Hill. Look at the allocation of time. The state spent twelve and a half hours on financial crimes. They gave Blanca Simpson three hours.Blanca is the person who knew that household's daily patterns better than anyone. She knew how Maggie left her things. She knew where the towels went. She knew what the morning routine looked like and what it didn't look like. When she walked into that house the morning after the murders, her eyes caught things that a crime scene unit would have no frame of reference for. Not forensic anomalies. Domestic ones. The kind of details that only land when someone says: that's not how she did it.The Supreme Court's guidance for the retrial essentially forces prosecutors to rebalance the case. Less financial testimony. Which means more weight falls on the physical evidence, the timeline, and the behavioral details. And that's Blanca's territory.In this interview, Blanca goes past her trial testimony for the first time. She talks about what prosecutors didn't ask. What she noticed that morning that she's been carrying for five years without anyone in the legal system asking about it. She explains the moment Alex tried to rewrite the shirt story and what his approach to that conversation told her about how he operated. And she confronts what happens when the most important crime scene in South Carolina true crime history no longer exists.Part 2 of a three-part True Crime Today exclusive.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #MurdaughRetrial #MurdaughEvidence #MaggieMurdaugh #Moselle #MurdaughTrial #PaulMurdaugh #SouthCarolina #HiddenKillers

Twelve and a half hours. That's how long prosecutors spent putting on financial crimes testimony in Alex Murdaugh's first trial. The Supreme Court said it was too much. Way too much. They told the state to cut it back in round two.Blanca Simpson testified for three hours. She covered the shirt, the towel, the pajamas, the car. But anyone who's listened to Blanca talk about that household knows there's a depth of knowledge that three hours barely scratched. She spent two decades learning the rhythms of that family's life. What was normal. What wasn't. Where things belonged and what it meant when they were somewhere else.The retrial forces prosecutors to build a different case. Less financial devastation. More physical and behavioral evidence. And nobody is better positioned to deliver that evidence than the woman who walked through that house twelve hours after the murders and saw, with trained domestic eyes, exactly what had been touched, moved, cleaned, and staged.In this interview, Blanca goes beyond her original testimony. She talks about what she wasn't asked. What she'd want prosecutors to focus on this time. She confronts the moment Alex tried to convince her he'd been wearing a different shirt — and what that attempt tells her about how he viewed the people in his life. And she addresses the reality that Moselle no longer exists as it did — and explains what she can give a jury that the property itself no longer can.Part 2 of a three-part Hidden Killers exclusive.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #MurdaughRetrial #MurdaughEvidence #MaggieMurdaugh #Moselle #MurdaughTrial #PaulMurdaugh #SouthCarolina #HiddenKillers

Everyone has an opinion about Alex Murdaugh's overturned conviction. Legal analysts are breaking down the ruling. Defense attorneys are celebrating on morning shows. Prosecutors are promising a retrial. But nobody is asking the question that matters most to the people closest to Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson isn't a legal analyst. She's the woman who cooked Maggie's last meal. Who fixed Alex's collar that morning and remembered the shirt when investigators didn't think to ask. Who found the wet towel and the khaki pants by the shower and washed them before she understood what she was looking at. She spent twenty years inside that house. She knows what normal looked like — and she knows exactly what didn't look normal the morning after.When the Supreme Court issued its unanimous ruling, Blanca drove to Maggie's gravesite and sat alone. She didn't call anyone. She didn't make a statement. She went to her friend. That instinct tells you everything about where Blanca lives in this story — not in the legal arguments, not in the appeals process, but in the human cost of a system that broke at the worst possible moment.In this interview, Blanca talks about the emotional weight of the reversal. Whether she can respect the court and still believe in her own truth. What Becky Hill's actions cost the people who loved Maggie and Paul. And what it means to prepare herself to testify again.Part 1 of a three-part True Crime Today exclusive.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #MurdaughRetrial #MaggieMurdaugh #MurdaughOverturned #PaulMurdaugh #BeckyHill #JuryTampering #SouthCarolina #HiddenKillers

The South Carolina Supreme Court erased Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction, and Blanca Simpson didn't pick up her phone. She drove to Maggie's grave and sat in silence.For twenty years, Blanca wasn't just cleaning the Murdaugh house — she was holding its secrets. She was the person Maggie trusted enough to pull into a room and shut the door. The person who heard Maggie say she'd give everything she had to make the thirty-million-dollar lawsuit disappear. The person who knew, just by looking at a pair of folded pajamas, that something was deeply wrong the morning after the murders.Blanca testified for three hours in 2023. She told the jury what she saw. What she noticed. What Alex tried to get her to un-see months later when he brought up a shirt she knew he wasn't wearing. That testimony helped put him away for life. And now it exists in legal limbo — not because it was wrong, but because a court clerk named Becky Hill decided to put her thumb on the scale while writing a book about the trial.In this exclusive sit-down, Blanca opens up about what it felt like to hear the ruling. What she said to Maggie at the grave. How she holds two competing truths — that Alex is guilty and that the process was broken. And whether she's ready to do it all again in a courtroom.Part 1 of a three-part Hidden Killers exclusive with the woman who knew the Murdaugh family from the inside.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #MurdaughRetrial #MaggieMurdaugh #MurdaughOverturned #PaulMurdaugh #BeckyHill #JuryTampering #SouthCarolina #HiddenKillers

Alex Murdaugh walked into the guest house pacing, shirt half untucked, rubbing his stomach in circles, holding a spit cup in one hand. He told Blanca Simpson to sit down. Then he asked her a question: do you remember what I was wearing that day? The Vineyard Vines shirt? She sat there and listened. In the back of her mind, she knew that wasn't what he was wearing. She didn't know he'd just come from a SLED interview. She didn't know investigators were already looking at him.In this segment of her interview with Tony Brueski, Blanca details the hours after the Murdaugh murders from inside the family's orbit. She walked into the Moselle house twelve hours after Maggie and Paul were found dead and immediately started noticing things that were wrong. Pajamas set out with underclothes Maggie never wore to bed. Pots in the refrigerator with lids on — something no one in that family would do. Maggie's car parked in a spot she'd never park it. One wedding band out of three, found under the driver's seat of the Mercedes.Then came the beach towel in Alex's Suburban — the detail Blanca calls her biggest clue. That towel came from the laundry room. The same room where the pajamas were staged. The same room where the shirt Alex was asking about would have been. Blanca called her husband after the conversation. He told her it didn't sound right.She also reveals a white Ford F-150 at the property on the day of the murders that she assumed was Paul's — until she learned Paul's truck was in the shop. And a tractor with a digging bucket heading toward the back fields. She believes someone was preparing a location to hide evidence. When she tried to share these observations with SLED, they allegedly told her to get professional help.LINKS & LEGALJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MurdaughTrial #AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #SLED #MurdaughFamily #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #MurdaughMurders

AG Alan Wilson confirmed the State will retry Alex Murdaugh for the murders of Maggie and Paul. But the South Carolina Supreme Court attached a condition that could reshape the entire case. Prosecutors spent over twelve hours presenting financial crimes evidence at the first trial. The court called that excessive and ordered any retrial to limit financial testimony to evidence that directly supports the motive theory — no more lengthy, inflammatory detail designed to make the defendant look bad rather than prove the charge.The reversal itself was unanimous. All five justices found that Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill made improper comments to jurors during the original trial, telling them not to be fooled by the defense, to watch Murdaugh's body language, and that deliberations shouldn't take long. The court found Hill was driven by a book deal that a guilty verdict would help sell. She pled guilty to perjury in December 2025.The justices also found that former Chief Justice Jean Toal applied the wrong legal standard when she denied Murdaugh's new trial motion. Toal required Murdaugh to prove harm. The law requires the State to prove no reasonable possibility the verdict was influenced — and the court said the State couldn't do it. Toal also violated jury deliberation protections by questioning individual jurors about whether the Clerk's comments changed their votes. Murdaugh remains incarcerated on financial convictions while retrial proceedings move forward.While the legal fight resets, our interview with Blanca Simpson — fifteen years as the Murdaugh family's housekeeper — is raising questions the investigation never answered. She walked into the house twelve hours after the murders and found evidence of staging, an unidentified vehicle at the property, and a pattern she believes points to accomplices she calls "the cleaners." SLED allegedly told her to get help when she tried to report what she saw.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #BeckyHill #SCSupremeCourt #BlancaSimpson #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #MurdaughTrial #AlanWilson #ColletonCounty

Blanca Simpson calls them “the cleaners.” In her telling, Alex Murdaugh did not handle the aftermath of Maggie and Paul's murders alone. Someone moved Maggie's car and parked it in a spot she'd never use — close to the kitchen entrance, as if following Alex's vehicle without knowing the household's parking routine. Someone removed one of Maggie's three wedding bands, and Blanca believes it fell from a pocket into the space under the driver's seat during the rush. If Blanca's theory holds, this wasn't a crime of impulse. It was planned, and it had help.In this segment of her interview with Tony Brueski, Blanca details the evidence trail she pieced together after walking into the Moselle house twelve hours after the murders. The pajamas staged in the laundry room doorway with underclothes Maggie never wore to bed — a detail only someone who knew her daily routine would catch. The pots stored wrong in the refrigerator. The beach towel from the laundry room found in Alex's Suburban, which told Blanca he'd been in the room where the staging happened.She describes Alex arriving at the guest house, pacing, shirt half untucked, asking her to confirm he'd been wearing a Vineyard Vines shirt that day. She knew he wasn't. She later learned he'd just come from a SLED interview.Before any of that, on the day of the murders, Blanca saw a white Ford F-150 at the property she assumed was Paul's. Paul's truck was in the shop. She saw a tractor with a front-end bucket heading toward the back fields. She believes someone was preparing a concealment site. When she tried to share what she noticed with SLED, they allegedly told her to stop obsessing and get help. She stopped talking.LINKS & LEGALJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MurdaughTrial #AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #SLED #MurdaughFamily #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #MurdaughMurders

Maggie Murdaugh told her housekeeper she would have sold everything — the house, the land, all of it — to settle the $30 million lawsuit and make things right for the families involved. Alex wouldn't even give her a straight answer about where the money stood. Blanca Simpson heard both sides of that conversation because she'd spent fifteen years inside the Murdaugh home, trusted enough to be in the room when the walls started closing in.In this interview with Tony Brueski, Blanca opens up about the family she knew versus the family the public was given. She traces her relationship with the Murdaughs from a chance meeting with Alex in the late '90s through the years she spent embedded in their household — cleaning, running errands, cashing checks, and becoming someone Maggie leaned on when Alex wouldn't give her the full picture.Blanca describes a Maggie the media never showed — casual, generous, loud, and funny. A woman who supported local businesses and made friends with everyone she crossed paths with. She remembers Paul as a jokester who carried Mallory Beach's obituary in his truck and thought about her every day, long after the coverage moved on and the public reduced him to his worst moment.She details Alex's behavioral shift in the months before the murders — retreating into bed, arriving late to work, carrying the weight of a dying father and mounting legal exposure while shielding everyone around him from the truth. She dismantles the divorce rumor by tracing it to a joke about Maggie leaving Alex for Tom Brady that someone overheard and twisted into something it never was.And she walks through the morning of June 7th, 2021 — the last ordinary morning before the Murdaugh name became something else entirely.LINKS & LEGALJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MurdaughTrial #AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #MurdaughFamily #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #MurdaughMurders #SouthCarolina

The Murdaugh divorce rumor traveled through the case like established fact. Blanca Simpson says it started as a joke — Maggie telling the boys she was going to divorce Alex and marry Tom Brady. Somebody overheard half a phone call and ran with it. Blanca was in the room when Maggie said it, and she's been waiting to set the record straight ever since. That's the kind of access fifteen years inside the Murdaugh home gave her — close enough to know what was real and what the public got wrong.In this interview with Tony Brueski, Blanca traces her full history with the Murdaugh family. She met Alex at his law office in the late '90s, translated for his cases, and by 2007 had become Maggie's housekeeper. Over the years, the role expanded well beyond cleaning — errands, groceries, bank runs, and eventually becoming someone both Maggie and Alex depended on without having to ask.Blanca offers a portrait of the family that contradicts nearly every public narrative. Maggie wasn't the socialite. She was casual, warm, and preferred local shops to high-end stores. Paul wasn't the one-dimensional figure the media constructed after the boating incident. He was a jokester who carried Mallory Beach's obituary in his truck and mourned her quietly long after the headlines moved on.She also details what was building beneath the surface. Maggie pulling her aside about a $30 million lawsuit Alex wouldn't fully explain. Alex telling Maggie just enough to keep her from pressing further. The behavioral shift in the months before the murders — Alex retreating into bed, showing up late, visibly worn down. And the morning of June 7th, 2021, when Blanca saw Alex for the last time before the night that ended Maggie and Paul's lives.LINKS & LEGALJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MurdaughTrial #AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #MurdaughFamily #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #MurdaughMurders #SouthCarolina

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Upgrade to the Ad Free Premium Podcast Experience - https://rachelhollis.supercast.com Get your copy of Rachel's Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices In this edition of Ask Rach, Rachel Hollis responds to two listener questions centered on the challenges of balancing ambition, work, and family. First, she speaks with a single mother of teenagers who feels guilty for spending years focused on building her businesses rather than being fully present with her kids, encouraging her to stop viewing her sacrifices as failures and instead recognize the life and stability she built for her family. Rachel emphasizes that rebuilding connection with teenagers is still possible, but it requires showing up for them on their terms, respecting their individuality, and finding authentic shared experiences rather than forcing emotional conversations. In the second half, she addresses a listener asking about household support systems, openly sharing her own experiences with mothers' helpers, nannies, housekeepers, and delegating responsibilities throughout different seasons of motherhood and entrepreneurship. She argues that seeking help at home should not carry shame, especially for working parents, and reframes hiring support as both practical and empowering, ultimately encouraging listeners to let go of unrealistic expectations and build lives that allow them to focus on what matters most. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special collaborative episode of The Modern Hotelier, recorded at the Hunter Conference with Josiah McKenzie of Hospitality Daily, we share a compelling conversation with Azim Saju, CEO of ARK Holdings.Azim discusses his multi-faceted role in hospitality—from hotel ownership and third-party management to development, acquisitions, and renovations—and unpacks how culture, financial literacy, and technology are reshaping modern hotel operations.In this episode, you'll learn: How ARK Holdings operates across management, acquisitions, development, and renovations  Why increasing financial literacy among frontline staff (including housekeepers and breakfast attendants) directly impacts hotel performance and valuation  How teaching team members, the “life cycle of a hotel” improves both business outcomes and personal financial well-being  The critical role of forecasting and labor modeling in driving profitability and long-term asset value  How culture and growth reinforce each other as a competitive advantage at ARK This episode highlights a powerful shift in hospitality: moving from pure cost optimization toward education, empowerment, and long-term value creation.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qrF6xn9XJIALinks:Azim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azimsaju/ ARK Holdings: http://arkhospitality.com/ Josiah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahmackenzie/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/277Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-..Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

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EPISODE 709 - Sandra Schnakenburg - The Housekeeper's Secret - Uncover the story hidden by a family's beloved housekeeper, Lee MetoyerIn this episode of Living The Next Chapter, author Sandra Schnakenburg shares the extraordinary origin of her memoir The Housekeeper's Secret, born from a deathbed promise to her beloved housekeeper, Lee Metoyer. A corporate finance veteran with no formal writing training, Sandra recounts how Lea, who raised her from age three on their 44-acre estate starting in 1965, lived with them for 30 years under a fabricated identity. Lee often teased the family about her unbelievable life story she planned to write, but lung cancer cut her plans short in 1994, leading her to implore Sandra to tell it instead.​Fifteen years later, while clearing her late mother's home, Sandra discovered Lee's ashes hidden in a closet, reigniting her quest. What began as a search for Lee's supposed husband and son—lost in a car accident, per her cover story—unraveled a shocking truth: Lee had reinvented herself to escape a traumatic past tied to a prominent Creole family in Louisiana, marked by resilience amid hardship. Clues like her aversion to baths, frostbitten feet, false teeth, and evasive one-word answers to Sandra's probing questions fueled the mystery, transforming the book into Sandra's own healing journey through 3,000 pages over a decade.​Sandra dove into writing classes at Rice University, formed critique groups, and battled resistance, inspired by books like Stephen King's On Writing and Steven Pressfield's The War of Art. The memoir blends family love, historical Creole lore, and investigative suspense, readers experience the unveiling alongside her, falling for Lea's electric spirit before grappling with revelations of survival and reinvention. Now a top seller celebrating its first birthday, it's sparking film interest and global resonance on themes of abuse, narcissism, and legacy.​Key Takeaway: Honor the call to share your story, no matter your background; perseverance uncovers truths that heal and connect across generations, proving words outlive ushttps://sandraschnakenburg.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

This week we kick things off at the Met Gala, a celebration of fashion and art that’s starting to feel a little Hunger Games, especially with billionaire backing from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. We unpack Victoria’s reforms to better support victim-survivors of sexual violence, and the lawsuits facing Kylie Jenner - who’s being sued by not one, but two former housekeepers. Hannah then breaks down the news media bargaining incentive and what it actually means for how we consume news on social media. Plus, what’s really going on behind the scenes of Euphoria, including Labrinth pulling his music, and an update following the arrest linked to the murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. In the Q+A, we get into the Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz engagement. Big Small Talk Instagram Sarah-Jane's Instagram Hannah's Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you grow up in a completely chaotic household? In this episode of Tea Time with Gabby Lamb and Harper-Rose Drummond, we dive into wild, unfiltered, and painfully funny stories about dysfunctional families, messy childhoods, and the kind of chaos you can only laugh about later. From naked households and late-night family “performances” to dark humor, sibling dynamics, and truly unhinged parenting moments—this episode is a mix of relatable comedy, absurd storytelling, and brutally honest reflections on growing up in chaos. We also get into: - Why chaotic childhoods create the best comedians - Embarrassing and outrageous personal experiences - Millennial/Gen Z humor and internet brain rot Drawing weird stuff as kids (yes, it gets unhinged) Screen time addiction, reels, and modern chaos If you love messy, relatable, no-filter storytelling and comedy that feels a little too real, this episode is for you. Find & instantly book doctors appointments with ZocDoc @ http://ZocDoc.com/HONK

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.She writes historical mysteries set in post-war Paris, Civil War Washington DC, 1930s England, AND Victorian London — and somehow, Colleen Gleason/Cambridge makes every single era feel like home.In this episode, Laura sits down with bestselling author Colleen Gleason (also writing as Colleen Cambridge) to talk about her four historical mystery series, what makes amateur sleuths compelling, why post-war Paris is basically its own character, and how Agatha Christie's housekeeper ended up solving murders. If you love richly atmospheric historical mysteries with a romantic thread, strong female leads, and satisfying endings — this one is for you.

The latest circus around Virginia Roberts' estate is exactly the kind of revolting greed-fest that makes people lose faith in humanity. Instead of honoring the memory of a woman who survived hell and spent years fighting for justice, we now have her former lawyer and her housekeeper crawling out of the woodwork, demanding pieces of her estate like vultures circling a fresh body. Virginia's sons—the people who should unquestionably be first in line to inherit—are now forced to battle against outsiders who had no blood or lifelong bond to her, only financial interest. It's hard to stomach the audacity: to watch people who claim to have cared for her now scrambling over money before the ground is even settled on her grave.It's beyond disgraceful. These aren't distant corporations or opportunistic strangers—these are people who supposedly stood beside Virginia during her fight, now positioning themselves against her own children for a share of the estate. They're actually arguing that they somehow “deserve” it, as if proximity to tragedy gives you title to the spoils. The sheer gall of trying to pry money away from her sons—kids who have endured more pain and public trauma than most families could ever imagine—is nauseating. It's an ugly reminder that greed doesn't sleep, grief doesn't protect anyone, and when money is on the table, masks come off and the knives come out.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Sons of Virginia Giuffre, who accused Andrew and Epstein, seek control of her estate - ABC NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

The latest circus around Virginia Roberts' estate is exactly the kind of revolting greed-fest that makes people lose faith in humanity. Instead of honoring the memory of a woman who survived hell and spent years fighting for justice, we now have her former lawyer and her housekeeper crawling out of the woodwork, demanding pieces of her estate like vultures circling a fresh body. Virginia's sons—the people who should unquestionably be first in line to inherit—are now forced to battle against outsiders who had no blood or lifelong bond to her, only financial interest. It's hard to stomach the audacity: to watch people who claim to have cared for her now scrambling over money before the ground is even settled on her grave.It's beyond disgraceful. These aren't distant corporations or opportunistic strangers—these are people who supposedly stood beside Virginia during her fight, now positioning themselves against her own children for a share of the estate. They're actually arguing that they somehow “deserve” it, as if proximity to tragedy gives you title to the spoils. The sheer gall of trying to pry money away from her sons—kids who have endured more pain and public trauma than most families could ever imagine—is nauseating. It's an ugly reminder that greed doesn't sleep, grief doesn't protect anyone, and when money is on the table, masks come off and the knives come out.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Sons of Virginia Giuffre, who accused Andrew and Epstein, seek control of her estate - ABC News

We know many of you are doing it tough financially right now - but there are also people who need some help keeping their house as clean as they would like it - which is why The Housekeeper's Rachael Quin is here to help.

The latest circus around Virginia Roberts' estate is exactly the kind of revolting greed-fest that makes people lose faith in humanity. Instead of honoring the memory of a woman who survived hell and spent years fighting for justice, we now have her former lawyer and her housekeeper crawling out of the woodwork, demanding pieces of her estate like vultures circling a fresh body. Virginia's sons—the people who should unquestionably be first in line to inherit—are now forced to battle against outsiders who had no blood or lifelong bond to her, only financial interest. It's hard to stomach the audacity: to watch people who claim to have cared for her now scrambling over money before the ground is even settled on her grave.It's beyond disgraceful. These aren't distant corporations or opportunistic strangers—these are people who supposedly stood beside Virginia during her fight, now positioning themselves against her own children for a share of the estate. They're actually arguing that they somehow “deserve” it, as if proximity to tragedy gives you title to the spoils. The sheer gall of trying to pry money away from her sons—kids who have endured more pain and public trauma than most families could ever imagine—is nauseating. It's an ugly reminder that greed doesn't sleep, grief doesn't protect anyone, and when money is on the table, masks come off and the knives come out.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Sons of Virginia Giuffre, who accused Andrew and Epstein, seek control of her estate - ABC NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

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In this Think Thursday episode, Molly revisits a timely conversation on mindset, neuroscience, and the biology of belief. Drawing on the work of Stanford health psychologist Dr. Alia Crum, she explores how our thoughts and expectations can influence physical outcomes, stress responses, and even the way we experience cravings and behavior change. The episode connects that research directly to becoming an alcohol minimalist by showing that lasting change is not just about behavior. It is also about how we think about our behavior. In This Episode, You'll Hear Why mindset matters so much during stressful or uncertain seasons  How repetition and consistency help reshape the brain through neuroplasticity  The story that sparked Dr. Alia Crum's research into the biology of belief  What the hotel housekeeper study revealed about belief and physical change  How reframing stress can change the way the body responds  What the “milkshake study” teaches us about expectation, biology, and perception  Why changing your relationship with alcohol is about more than willpower  How small decisions can reinforce a new identity and a more peaceful path forward Key Takeaways Your mindset acts like a filter that shapes how you interpret and respond to life.  Beliefs can influence physical outcomes, not just emotions or motivation.  Stress is not always the enemy. How you frame stress can affect how you experience it.  Alcohol change work becomes more sustainable when it moves from restriction to intention.  Reframing “I can't drink” into “I'm choosing not to drink because it aligns with my goals” creates a very different internal experience.  Every small choice matters. Each decision is a chance to reinforce who you are becoming. Studies and Ideas DiscussedThe hotel housekeeper study Housekeepers who were told their physically demanding work counted as exercise experienced measurable physical improvements without changing the work itself. The difference was their belief about what they were already doing. Stress mindset research Participants who viewed stress as something that could support performance reported fewer negative physical symptoms and felt more engaged. The milkshake study Participants drank identical shakes, but their bodies responded differently based on what they believed they were consuming, highlighting how expectation can influence biology. Practical Tools Molly Shares Reframe challenges as opportunities to build resilience  Meet cravings with compassion and curiosity instead of judgment  Use visualization for 2 to 3 minutes each morning to mentally rehearse the person you want to become  Practice empowering affirmations  Repeat: “Every choice is a chance”  Keep a simple mindset journal or daily “gains” journal to reinforce progress Memorable Themes Mindset can shape physical reality  Belief influences biology  Small repeated thoughts become beliefs  Beliefs drive feelings, actions, and results  Lasting alcohol change is built through consistent, intentional thinking  Your brain is not broken. It can learn, adapt, and change Listener Reflection What belief can you shift today that would move you closer to your goals?  What would change if you saw each craving as an opportunity to practice resilience?  What might become possible if you treated every decision as a vote for the person you want to be? ClosingThis episode is a reminder that your thoughts matter, your beliefs matter, and your brain is always listening. When you practice new thoughts consistently over time, you create new beliefs. And those beliefs can help build a more peaceful relationship with alcohol, one choice at a time. ★ Support this podcast ★

Pippa Hudson speaks to Mbali Nhlapo, the housekeeping guru, about keeping your bathroom clean and tidy. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on CockTales: Dirty Discussions,the conversation gets real about effort, expectations, and the ongoing struggle of trying to meet people halfway… when they're barely stepping forward.We're joined by publicist and conflict coach, Adrienne, of the IPY Agency.  We unpack the imbalance that shows up in dating and relationships — from emotional labor to planning, communication, and consistency — and ask: are we asking for too much, or are people just doing too little?The episode dives into what “meeting in the middle” actually looks like, how compromise gets misunderstood, and why so many situationships feel one-sided. Of course, we keep it honest, a little petty, and very relatable.Topics Covered:What “meeting in the middle” really means in datingFeeling like you're always the one putting in effortUnrealistic expectations vs. bare minimum behaviorWhy compromise shouldn't feel like sacrificeSituationship dynamics and uneven energyEmotional labor and communication gapsKnowing when to adjust… and when to walk awayOffers From Our Sponsors:DRIVE BOOST BY VB HEALTHVisit vb.health and use code COCKTALES for 10% off Super.comStart building your credit the easy way. Go to Super.com/credit right now to see how Super+ can help you boost your credit score. Follow Our GuestInstagram: @impromotingyouAdrienne's Site: Public Relations | The IPY Agency | United StatesPurchase Meet Me In the Middle https://ipyagency.myshopify.com/Join Patreon! www.patreon.com/cocktalesGet Your Merch & Order Your Card Game Purchase Merch And Card Game at www.imcurioustoknow.comBali With Kiki! The Travel Tribe Experience: https://travel.kikisaidso.com/BaliGet Klassy Baste! Learn to Cook with Kiki www.klassybaste.comJoin Kiki's Book Club March Book of the Month “Confessions of Hustla's Housekeeper”  www.patreon.com/kikisaidsoTravel With Medinah! https://linktr.ee/MedinahMonroeDONATE TO MEALS ON WHEELS ATLANTA- https://www.mowatl.org/donationsMOWA TASTE  May 29, 2026 LINK : onecau.se/_fv6xa1Dear Lover Girl :  https://dearlovergirlbymedinah.substack.com/?r=qjp94&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklistBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cocktales-dirty-discussions--2818687/support.CONNECT WITH USFollow the hosts and join the conversation after the episode:Kiki Said So (Kiara Walker)Instagram: @kikisaidsoTikTok: @kikisaidsoMedinah MonroeInstagram: @coffeebeandeanTikTok: @medinahmonroeCockTales: Dirty Discussions PodcastInstagram:@cocktalespodcastTikTok: @cocktalespodcastWant to be a guest on CockTales: Dirty Discussions?We are always looking for interesting guests, experts, and storytellers to join the show. If you would like to be considered, please fill out our guest submission form here:Guest Interest Form

In this episode, Azim Saju, the CEO of ARK Holdings, shares why he's raising financial literacy for every team member in his hotels, from housekeepers to front desk agents, and how that directly impacts hotel valuations, renovations, and retention.  A few more resources:If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestionsIf you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together.If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve!Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

This week, we're joined by comedian Keysha E for a fun, slightly chaotic, and very honest conversation about dating, attraction, and figuring out what we actually want. From celebrity crush debates to whether chemistry is just a toxic addiction (yes, we said it), we get into the difference between a good partner and a good time.We also talk about pretty privilege in comedy, dating in Atlanta vs. LA, finances in relationships, and why “safe” might not be as boring as it sounds. Plus, we answer a listener question about feeling lost in life and share a CockTales story that involves a FaceTime mishap you absolutely don't want to experience

Time for our weekend stuff segment, like the name suggests, we get expert advice on what we might do in the weekend. Today we've got the brilliant Rachael Quin from The Housekeeper to share some cleaning tips. Do send in any questions you might have - 2101 or afternoons@rnz.co.nz

The Kouri Richins murder trial reached a critical moment as prosecutors called their star witness. Carmen Lauber, the former housekeeper who allegedly purchased the fentanyl that killed Eric Richins, testified under immunity agreements and described a months-long drug procurement operation.Lauber told jurors she bought drugs for Kouri four times in early 2022. The requests allegedly escalated from pain pills to fentanyl. According to her testimony, when she informed Kouri the drugs were fentanyl—not standard painkillers—Kouri told her to get them anyway. Transactions allegedly happened through cash drops at properties Kouri was renovating and pills left in a firepit.Three days after Eric died, Lauber says Kouri contacted her asking about the drug connection again. Payment arrived as a check marked for construction cleaning. When Lauber later asked about the pills, Kouri allegedly claimed Eric died from a brain aneurysm.Prosecutor Brad Bloodworth promised the jury the evidence would prove Kouri murdered Eric "for his money and to get a fresh start at life." The prosecution's case includes a forensic toxicologist's confirmation that Eric had five times the lethal dose of illicit fentanyl in his system, a fraudulent life insurance policy obtained weeks before his death, a Caribbean vacation pre-booked with Kouri's boyfriend for the month after Eric would be dead, and internet searches for "what is a lethal dose of fentanyl."Defense attorney Wendy Lewis challenged Lauber's testimony aggressively. Lauber confirmed she was using methamphetamine regularly during the alleged drug purchases. She initially described the drug requests as oxycodone, not fentanyl. The defense also played a recording where an investigator encouraged Lauber to provide testimony ensuring conviction.Kouri Richins has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is presumed innocent until proven otherwise.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichinsUpdate #RichinsTrial2025 #CarmenLauberTestimony #EricRichins #FentanylMurderTrial #UtahCrime #ParkCityTrial #TrueCrimeNews #MurderTrial #TrueCrimeToday

In Utah, the murder trial of mom of three Kouri Richins enters its second week. Richins' former housekeeper testifies about buying drugs for Kouri before Eric Richins' death. She says Kouri asked for something "stronger". In South Carolina, Scott Spivey's shooting death comes under review by a judge. One of the men who shot Spivey testifies. In Dateline Round Up, the latest on the murder trials of Michigan farmer Dale Warner, and former Miami Hurricanes player, Rashaun Jones. Plus, a veteran police chief gives his tips on photo lineups.   Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Utah, the murder trial of mom of three Kouri Richins enters its second week. Richins' former housekeeper testifies about buying drugs for Kouri before Eric Richins' death. She says Kouri asked for something "stronger". In South Carolina, Scott Spivey's shooting death comes under review by a judge. One of the men who shot Spivey testifies. In Dateline Round Up, the latest on the murder trials of Michigan farmer Dale Warner, and former Miami Hurricanes player, Rashaun Jones. Plus, a veteran police chief gives his tips on photo lineups. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Carmen Lauber cleaned Eric and Kouri Richins' house in 2021 and 2022. But now she's the prosecution's star witness in Kouri's murder trial for the death of her husband, Eric. Carmen Lauber testified that she bought drugs for Kouri before and after Eric's death. Lauber claimed that Kouri paid her for drugs with a check and asked her for "Michael Jackson stuff." Law&Crime's Angenette Levy goes through the testimony and the defense's effort to discredit her in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the SAN app at https://san.com/crimefix for Unbiased, Straight factsHost:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5CRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Housekeeper and the middle woman who got the fentanyl that allegedly killed Eric took the stand and walked the jury though how Kouri reached out 4 times asking for drugs - and even once more AFTER Eric died. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support.ALL MERCH 10% off with code Sherlock10 at checkout  - NEW STYLES Donate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/paypalme/prettyliesandalibisVenmo - @prettyliesalibisBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prettyliesrCash App- PrettyliesandalibisAll links: https://linktr.ee/prettyliesandalibisMerch: prettyliesandalibis.myshopify.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/PrettyLiesAndAlibis(Weekly lives and private message board)

The Kouri Richins trial brings Carmen Lauber, Former Richins' Housekeeper, to the stand in this segment.The Kouri Richins murder trial continues in Utah as the state prosecutes the children's book author for allegedly poisoning her husband Eric Richins with fentanyl. Prosecutors allege she killed him for insurance money after secretly increasing his policy to $1.9 million. The defense maintains Eric died from accidental drug use.True Crime Today delivers real-time trial coverage as it happens—key testimony, critical cross-examinations, and the moments that matter. No waiting for nightly recaps. Watch the case unfold live.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #TrueCrimeToday #LiveTrial #EricRichins #UtahCourt #TrueCrimeNews #CourtTV #TrialWatch #BreakingCrime

Day four of the Kouri Richins murder trial brought the witness prosecutors have been building toward since the case began. Carmen Lauber, Kouri Richins' former housekeeper, testified under immunity that she purchased illicit drugs for Kouri four times in the weeks surrounding Eric Richins' death in March 2022.According to Lauber's testimony, the requests started with pain pills allegedly meant for an investor and escalated to fentanyl. Lauber says she told Kouri the pills were fentanyl and that Kouri told her to go ahead and get them. Cash was left in a house Kouri was flipping. Pills were dropped in a firepit. The system, as Lauber described it, was designed to keep Kouri at a distance from every handoff.The most damaging testimony may have been what allegedly happened after Eric died. According to phone records displayed in court, Kouri texted Lauber three days after her husband's death asking if she still had her connection. She paid for the purchase with a check disguised as a cleaning payment. And when Lauber says she confronted Kouri about whether the pills had been for Eric, Kouri allegedly told her he died from a brain aneurysm.The defense landed significant blows on cross. Lauber tested positive for meth throughout the period of the alleged deals, initially told investigators Kouri asked for oxycodone rather than fentanyl, and confirmed that a recorded meeting with investigators included the instruction to provide details that would ensure a conviction. Her drug source, Robert Crozier, has also changed his account of what he sold her.Earlier in the day, toxicology testimony confirmed five times the lethal dose of illicit fentanyl in Eric's blood. No hydrocodone was detected. The jury also heard about phones belonging to Kouri's alleged boyfriend that were initially reported broken but later became operable and were processed by the FBI.Kouri Richins has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is presumed innocent. Cross-examination continues Friday.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #RichinsTrial #CarmenLauber #EricRichins #TrueCrimeToday #FentanylMurder #SummitCountyTrial #TrueCrime #ParkCity #TrialUpdate

Carmen Lauber, Former Richins' Housekeeper, testifies in the Kouri Richins trial.Kouri Richins stands accused of poisoning her husband Eric Richins with a lethal dose of fentanyl in March 2022—allegedly to collect on a $1.9 million life insurance policy she secretly increased just weeks before his death. What prosecutors describe as a calculated murder-for-profit scheme, the defense calls a tragic accident involving a man who, they claim, had a hidden drug problem.This is gavel-to-gavel coverage of one of the most closely watched trials in Utah history. A children's book author. A grieving widow who wrote about "heaven" for kids while allegedly researching untraceable poisons. A husband who may have been killed in his own bed.Hidden Killers brings you complete trial coverage with expert analysis—no sensationalism, just the facts as they unfold.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #EricRichins #UtahTrial #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #FentanylPoisoning #MurderTrial #TrueCrimeCommunity #Justice

Carmen Lauber, Former Richins Housekeeper, is cross-examined by the defense in the Kouri Richins trial.Kouri Richins stands accused of poisoning her husband Eric Richins with a lethal dose of fentanyl in March 2022—allegedly to collect on a $1.9 million life insurance policy she secretly increased just weeks before his death. What prosecutors describe as a calculated murder-for-profit scheme, the defense calls a tragic accident involving a man who, they claim, had a hidden drug problem.This is gavel-to-gavel coverage of one of the most closely watched trials in Utah history. A children's book author. A grieving widow who wrote about "heaven" for kids while allegedly researching untraceable poisons. A husband who may have been killed in his own bed.Hidden Killers brings you complete trial coverage with expert analysis—no sensationalism, just the facts as they unfold.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #EricRichins #UtahTrial #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #FentanylPoisoning #MurderTrial #TrueCrimeCommunity #Justice

On Thursday, the trial of Kouri Richins took a dramatic turn when her housekeeper, Carmen Lauber, took the witness stand and revealed shocking details about Kouri's alleged requests for drugs prior to Eric Richins' death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send a textHave you ever wondered what your "Mom Salary" would actually look like if you got a paycheck for every hat you wear? From private chef and chauffeur to CFO and dispute negotiator, we're breaking down the numbers behind the magic moms make happen every day.Plus, we're taking a moment to give a massive "Smile" shout-out to the caregivers and nurses in our lives. Whether they're in a hospital or at home, these "angels with stethoscopes" provide a level of care that is truly priceless. Grab a coffee and join us for an episode that's all about valuing the people who take care of us all! Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Kouri Richins, 35, is charged with aggravated murder, attempted criminal homicide, and financial crimes in the death of Eric Richins, who died from a lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022. We are streaming the trial on our True Crime Squad Trials page and discussing it here on our main channel in the evening.Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party?www.truecrimesquad.com*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Sky noticed some suspicious activity on her ring doorbell in Oregon when her housekeeper came over. Not only did she stay way longer than she should have for the amount of cleaning that was done but she also was constantly refilling her cup with a suspicious liquid...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sky noticed some suspicious activity on her ring doorbell in Oregon when her housekeeper came over. Not only did she stay way longer than she should have for the amount of cleaning that was done but she also was constantly refilling her cup with a suspicious liquid...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sky is taking her solo Oregon trip! The odd part is the length of time that she will be there... While she is taking the time to herself it's the exact thing she wanted a break from that is cutting it short...Sky noticed some odd activity on her ring doorbell up at her Oregon house recently and played detective to get to the bottom of it. She got a cleaner for the house since they were going up to stay there the other weekend but noticed that she was there for a very long time compared to the amount of cleaning that actually happened...Eddie is the biggest advocate for McDonald's fries being the best fast food fries ever. Well, we get a little on edge when we have to wait to see if they come on top of Brobibles rankings of fast food fries

Sky is taking her solo Oregon trip! The odd part is the length of time that she will be there... While she is taking the time to herself it's the exact thing she wanted a break from that is cutting it short...Sky noticed some odd activity on her ring doorbell up at her Oregon house recently and played detective to get to the bottom of it. She got a cleaner for the house since they were going up to stay there the other weekend but noticed that she was there for a very long time compared to the amount of cleaning that actually happened...Eddie is the biggest advocate for McDonald's fries being the best fast food fries ever. Well, we get a little on edge when we have to wait to see if they come on top of Brobibles rankings of fast food friesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Long before police lights flashed across Moselle… long before the world knew the Murdaugh name for murder, fraud, and power… one woman saw the truth of that home in its quietest moments. Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson, the family's longtime housekeeper, has finally broken her silence — and her memoir may be the most important firsthand account in the entire case. In this powerful Hidden Killers deep-dive, Tony Brueski dissects Blanca's revelations with the scrutiny they deserve. She wasn't a juror. She wasn't a prosecutor. She was inside that home every day — folding the clothes, cooking the meals, fixing the small details that reveal how a family really lives. And when she walked into Moselle the morning after Maggie and Paul were murdered, she knew instantly: nothing looked right. We break down Blanca's most chilling observations — the “staged” feel of the room, the pajamas and underwear laid out in a way Maggie would never prepare them, the kitchen cleaned wrong, Maggie's car parked where she never parked it, and the famous Edisto beach towel Blanca washed that morning that later appeared in Alex's Suburban on police body cam. These aren't theories — they are lived details only she could spot. And then comes the revelation that rewrites everything: Blanca does not believe Alex acted alone. She describes an unfamiliar woman walking through the Moselle property after the funerals “as if she owned it,” and she reveals that law enforcement never interviewed her — the one person most familiar with the house's natural rhythm. This episode explores betrayal, instincts, staging, and the emotional fallout of realizing someone you trusted manipulated you into supporting a lie. If you think you already understand the Murdaugh murders… listen to this. #HiddenKillers #Murdaugh #AlexMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #Moselle #TrueCrime #MurdaughMurders #TonyBrueski #CrimeAnalysis #HousekeeperMemoir Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Long before police lights flashed across Moselle… long before the world knew the Murdaugh name for murder, fraud, and power… one woman saw the truth of that home in its quietest moments. Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson, the family's longtime housekeeper, has finally broken her silence — and her memoir may be the most important firsthand account in the entire case. In this powerful Hidden Killers deep-dive, Tony Brueski dissects Blanca's revelations with the scrutiny they deserve. She wasn't a juror. She wasn't a prosecutor. She was inside that home every day — folding the clothes, cooking the meals, fixing the small details that reveal how a family really lives. And when she walked into Moselle the morning after Maggie and Paul were murdered, she knew instantly: nothing looked right. We break down Blanca's most chilling observations — the “staged” feel of the room, the pajamas and underwear laid out in a way Maggie would never prepare them, the kitchen cleaned wrong, Maggie's car parked where she never parked it, and the famous Edisto beach towel Blanca washed that morning that later appeared in Alex's Suburban on police body cam. These aren't theories — they are lived details only she could spot. And then comes the revelation that rewrites everything: Blanca does not believe Alex acted alone. She describes an unfamiliar woman walking through the Moselle property after the funerals “as if she owned it,” and she reveals that law enforcement never interviewed her — the one person most familiar with the house's natural rhythm. This episode explores betrayal, instincts, staging, and the emotional fallout of realizing someone you trusted manipulated you into supporting a lie. If you think you already understand the Murdaugh murders… listen to this. #HiddenKillers #Murdaugh #AlexMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #Moselle #TrueCrime #MurdaughMurders #TonyBrueski #CrimeAnalysis #HousekeeperMemoir Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Long before police lights flashed across Moselle… long before the world knew the Murdaugh name for murder, fraud, and power… one woman saw the truth of that home in its quietest moments. Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson, the family's longtime housekeeper, has finally broken her silence — and her memoir may be the most important firsthand account in the entire case. In this powerful Hidden Killers deep-dive, Tony Brueski dissects Blanca's revelations with the scrutiny they deserve. She wasn't a juror. She wasn't a prosecutor. She was inside that home every day — folding the clothes, cooking the meals, fixing the small details that reveal how a family really lives. And when she walked into Moselle the morning after Maggie and Paul were murdered, she knew instantly: nothing looked right. We break down Blanca's most chilling observations — the “staged” feel of the room, the pajamas and underwear laid out in a way Maggie would never prepare them, the kitchen cleaned wrong, Maggie's car parked where she never parked it, and the famous Edisto beach towel Blanca washed that morning that later appeared in Alex's Suburban on police body cam. These aren't theories — they are lived details only she could spot. And then comes the revelation that rewrites everything: Blanca does not believe Alex acted alone. She describes an unfamiliar woman walking through the Moselle property after the funerals “as if she owned it,” and she reveals that law enforcement never interviewed her — the one person most familiar with the house's natural rhythm. This episode explores betrayal, instincts, staging, and the emotional fallout of realizing someone you trusted manipulated you into supporting a lie. If you think you already understand the Murdaugh murders… listen to this. #HiddenKillers #Murdaugh #AlexMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #Moselle #TrueCrime #MurdaughMurders #TonyBrueski #CrimeAnalysis #HousekeeperMemoir Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872